The group issued a statement that read, in part, "This whole debacle really shows that when millions of dollars are on the table, special interests will find a way to get a hold of the money. It would have been good for the DEO to at least evaluate the applicants this year, but it would be even better for the legislature to end the corporate welfare and instead allow Floridians to individually decide which sports facilities to support via their ticket purchases and investments."

So it sounds like the first year was supposed to be $7 million in assumed handouts - not the search for projects with positive "return on investment" as we were told. Maybe we'll get a "competition" next year when there's $6 million more in annuities available.

Americans for Prosperity railed against film subsidies too {INFOGRAPHIC}, and their statement is amazing. Read it all here, but here's a small snippet:

"Because some lawmakers were misled by Hollywood lobbyists promising massive economic growth, illustrious films and shows like Spring Breakers, Magic Mike, What would Ryan Lochte Do?, and even a Victoria’s Secret commercial were approved to receive millions in corporate welfare...It’s time to end Hollywood’s B-rated cronyism drama in Tallahassee. No more handouts for special interests.”